Trio of Warriors Named All-Conference

By: Derrick Forsythe
Posted 11/7/19

The Warriors finished 11-15 overall and 4-3 in conference, placing them in the top half of league. Factoring in at least three games decided in the final moments, this year's team was close to …

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The Warriors finished 11-15 overall and 4-3 in conference, placing them in the top half of league. Factoring in at least three games decided in the final moments, this year's team was close to finishing above the .500 plateau. Andrew Laske - Senior was motor that generated much of the Warriors' offense. Laske led the team in scoring with 14.5 a contest and dished off 1.9 assists and was awarded a spot on EMO second team. After committing significant time in the off season to improving his on court ability, Laske reaped the benefits of a starting role and led Warrenton in several categories. His 45 treys landed among the top of the conference and kept the Warriors within reach against several formidable opponents. Laske also had several shining nights, including a 33-point performance at Mexico and 31 points against Holt. "His success was a tribute to the work he put in during the offseason to physically prepare himself for the rigors of playing the GAC North" said Coach Eric Burle. "There are a lot of good players at his position in the conference. But he was the type of player that was able to carry us in some close games. He had the ability this year to have some breakout games. After we had lost two-thirds of the team's scoring from last year, Andrew had to shoulder much of the offensive burden." Keith Terry -ðSenior offered contention in the paint with his 6-foot-5 frame. Terry's 10.3 points and 5.6 rebounds per night landed him honorable mention honors during his final season as a Warrior. In his second year as a varsity starter, Terry managed to post several notable performances. "We faced quite a few teams who were good at Keith's position, so he had some difficult match-ups," said Burle. "He spent a lot of time in the gym working on his post moves and also stepped up as a vocal leader. I don't think his overall numbers were a true indicator of his value to the team." The Warrenton girls team was also awarded with an all-conference selection. Malory Toebben -ð Senior landed a spot on the GAC North squad after averaging 3.7 points and 3.8 rebounds a contest. Toebben, although just 5-foot-4, was one of the Warriors' strongest forces down low. She stepped up underneath the basket after fellow senior Kelsey Luecke suffered a season-ending injury just 11 games into the season. Toebben was pivotal in leading a Warrenton group that consisted of mostly juniors and sophomores and returned minimal varsity experience. "Malory was probably as consistent as anybody for us," said Coach Barb Woodruff. "She always did everything she could to fight for the rebound and was often down there battling with the big girls. We always knew we were going to get hard-nosed defense out of her and she would do anything to be successful. I'm happy that other coaches recognized how valuable she was to us. She was always trying to make a play, not afraid to take a charge or dive after a loose ball."


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